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Leadership & Communication
Getting to grips with email communication
Whatever industry you work in, email communication is likely to be a part of the job, making it vital you brush up on your etiquette when sending messages. This is particularly true if you are in a leadership position, as no matter how good you are at conveying information in person, you won't always have…
19 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Iron ore market: Too much emphasis on short-term considerations in long-term forecasts
The current price for iron ore of $156.27 a tonne is the best since October 2011. We had the chance to speak to Magnus Ericsson, Chairman at Raw Materials Group about long-term iron ore market trends and foreign investments in mining projects. IMM Events: At the 2012 Global Iron Ore & Steel Forecast conference you…
16 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
BHP Billiton boss confirms mining sector still strong
The future of mining engineering in Australia looks set to remain strong, provided government and industry work together. This is according to Andrew Mackenzie, chief executive of BHP Billiton, who claimed the country can continue to enjoy strong wealth flows from resources. Mr Mackenzie claimed Asia's development boom will bring lucrative opportunities for the nations…
16 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
South Australia emerges as global force in mining
South Australia has emerged during the past decade as a proven and secure destination for resource development. Our State is home to a number of exciting developments in the mining sector either recently completed or underway. Stable policy setting together with measures to assist and attract investment, backed by strong case management support, have quadrupled…
14 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Railways evolution in Brazil: Development of the Radio Frequency Spectrum
Many of us have experienced the frustration of not being able to place a mobile phone call in a crowded airport and some of us have had the experience of, when we turn for highways, perceiving the superposition of radio station signals from one city to another. One reason why this happens is because there…
13 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Pushing our expertise to the limit – The next phase of heavy haul rail in Australia
Thank you to everyone who attended the 3rd annual ARA Heavy Haul Rail 2013 conference in Newcastle. Heavy Haul Rail 2013 saw a close examination of what it will take for the rail industry to continue its strong performance in heavy haul over the long term in spite of challenging short term conditions. The shift…
12 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Close-up: Associate Professor William Silvester
Associate Professor William Silvester is The Director of the Respecting Patient Choices Program at the Austin Hospital. He is also an intensive care specialist and a medical consultant for DonateLife, the Victorian Organ Donation Service and the president of the International Society of Advance Care Planning and End of Life Care. His current professional areas…
12 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Close-up: Mr. Nkululeko Poya
Mr. Nkululeko Poya, a civil engineering technologist with 13 years of rail engineering, project and business management experience, currently serves as the South African Railway Safety Regulator’s CEO. With key competencies in road infrastructure, property, contract and traffic management, he is renowned for the successful implementation and management of the Kei Rail Project. To date,…
12 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Effective change management in the public sector
Public sector organisations are increasingly being asked to provide better and more efficient services, while coping with shrinking budgets and fewer staff. Implementing change in agencies and departments can be a challenging prospect, particularly if the existing processes have been in place for some time. However, effective change management skills can ensure your leadership development…
12 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Australian mining projects lose value
Project management skills in the mining engineering sector may become more important as resources businesses look to glean extra value from initiatives. The total value of resources projects across Australia dropped in the three months to June 2013, a new report has revealed. Deloitte's quarterly Investment Monitor showed the sector experienced a fall for the…
9 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
